Wednesday, May 20, 2009

My Journey On Relaxation

I did a relaxation technique in which you used your thoughts to move blood from your GI tract to your arms and hands as a way of relaxing them in a way much like a sponge become relaxed when saturated with water. My Journey On Relaxation experience was nice, although it was interrupted by a ‘my car died’ phone call from my father. I have used this method of relaxation before, usually with my legs and feet, which is where I carry a great deal of my tension. I did the method with my arms as the soothing, yet slightly creepy, voice told me to and I felt my arms grow warm and heavy. And although I enjoyed it, it seemed rather drawn out to me, when I do this exercise with my legs I feel the tension begin to melt away in seconds. Following the voice took longer and I started to grow wary of it towards the end.
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4 comments:

  1. AnonymousMay 22, 2009 at 7:13 AM

    Very nice Meg. I like you incorporated the course into this blog. It is very cool that your family is so important to you. Keep up the good work.

    Mark

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  2. Megan L. BegleyMay 22, 2009 at 1:51 PM

    Mark,

    Thank you for your kind words, I hope to continue the work I have done so far.

    Thanks,

    Meg

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  3. StephanieMay 25, 2009 at 3:44 PM

    Megan, I totally understand how you can grow wary of the voice at the end. The first time I did the exercise, it really helped me and I almost fell asleep at the end. The second time I did it, I couldn't shake the thought of, "Come on already. I have places to go and people to see!" It's tough at times to let go the things we have to do and really relax.

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  4. SummerrayneMay 25, 2009 at 8:24 PM

    Hi Megan,

    Nice blog. I am so new to this and I guess as I read other people's blogs, I learn what I'm supposed to do with mine. Thanks! When I first started doing relaxation and meditation, I found myself rushing through it because I had so many things to do. I still have lots to do but now it seems like 30 minutes of mediation goes by so fast. I guess my mind-body-spirit must need it. :) See you in class.

    Traci

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